By Dave Branco

Pipeline dream

BC communities disappointed as Eby rejects pipeline push from other premiers

Jun 4, 2025 | 1:59 PM

PRINCE GEORGE – Premier David Eby has taken a firm stance regarding a push by some of Canada’s premiers to build a new oil pipeline across the province. His resistance to the project has sparked dismay among some political leaders about his decision – in particular from the premiers of Alberta and Ontario.

But Premier Eby is opposed to the idea and reiterated his commitment to focusing on the shovel-ready projects that are already in line for development.

That disappoints MLA Kiel Giddens, who emphasizes that constructing pipelines is essential for transporting our energy resources to global markets.

“ Pipelines are really nation-building infrastructure. They can unlock economic benefits for the long term. But in the short term, that construction boost is absolutely huge, especially in communities here in northern BC. Those are facing struggles in the forest sector right now.” Kiel Giddens MLA, Prince George-Mackenzie

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According to Kevin Moutray, mayor of the district of Vanderhoof, the region received an economic boost when a work camp operated near the community for several years.

“At one point, we had a 950-man camp here in Vanderhoof. And then, of course, there was the camp at Lejac afterwards. And I think we really saw that most businesses that pivoted to make sure that they were ready to take advantage of that business saw a lot of increased traffic.” Mayor Kevin Moutray District of Vanderhoof

Giddens notes that political uncertainty surrounding pipelines scares away investors.

Eby is currently in Japan for a 10-day trade mission to Asia. He mentioned that the Trans Mountain pipeline is already operational in British Columbia, and the province does not support lifting the ban on oil tankers along its northern coast.

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